A 2457 — Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to include memory care training in annual long-term care training program.
Last action — R/S REF SHH
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed General Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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8 sponsors
3 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill requires memory care training in annual long-term care programs.
This bill mandates that the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman include memory care training in their annual training program for long-term care providers. This addition aims to improve the quality of care for individuals with memory impairments.
What this means for you
- Workers: Long-term care workers will receive additional training on memory care, improving their ability to support residents with memory challenges.
Summary
Memory care training-req to include in annual long-term care training program
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html January 05, 2026
Action History
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R/S REF SHH
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PA
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REP 2RA
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INT 1RA REF AHN
Sponsors
- Clinton Calabrese · Primary
- Heather Simmons · Primary
- Luanne M. Peterpaul · Cosponsor
- Margie Donlon · Cosponsor
- Shanique Speight · Cosponsor
- Tennille R. McCoy · Primary
- William W. Spearman · Cosponsor
- Verlina Reynolds-Jackson · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 112 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Calabrese, Clinton
- Simmons, Heather
- McCoy, Tennille R. Democrat
Co-sponsors (5)
- Peterpaul, Luanne M.
- Donlon, Margie
- Speight, Shanique
- Spearman, William W.
- Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina
Not signed on (112)
112 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 112 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 52 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Republican | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 74 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (80)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (6)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Azzariti Jr., John V. | — | Yea |
| McCoy, Tennille R. | Democrat | Yea |
| Simmons, Heather | Democrat | Yea |
| Speight, Shanique | Democrat | Yea |
| Stanley, Sterley S. | Democrat | Yea |
| DePhillips, Christopher P. | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does A 2457 do?
- Memory care training-req to include in annual long-term care training program
- Who sponsors A 2457?
- A 2457 is sponsored by Calabrese, Clinton, Simmons, Heather, Peterpaul, Luanne M., Donlon, Margie, Speight, Shanique, McCoy, Tennille R. (Democrat), Spearman, William W., and Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina.
- What is the current status of A 2457?
- This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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